According to a spokesperson of YG Entertainment, the members of BIGBANG and iKON are giving up their holidays in order to work on their albums. Yang Hyun Suk, who had been planning to have a vacation in America with his family during Lunar New Year, decided to cancel plane tickets, hotel rooms, and all plans for vacation to help the singers work on their albums.

As Lunar New Year holiday is one of the most important holidays in Korea, many Koreans take a long break in the week of to rest up. However, BIGBANG and iKON members decided to give up their holidays in order to finish the album work.

The spokesperson revealed, “Until they finish up their albums, they won’t take a break.” Because of this, many staff members of YG, including producers and the choreography team, are to work during Lunar New Year holidays.